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The FIFA World Cup Qualifiers are back in action with another set of matches this week as Brazil lock horns with Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay side in a high-profile CONMEBOL clash at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador on Wednesday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will be determined to win this game.
Brazil vs Uruguay Preview
Uruguay are in second place in the CONMEBOL qualification standings and have been in excellent form over the past year. The away side edged Colombia to a narrow 3-2 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Brazil, on the other hand, are in fourth place in the CONMEBOL table and have been inconsistent in recent months. The Selecao were held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this week.
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Brazil vs Uruguay Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Brazil have a good historical record against Uruguay and have won 38 out of the 80 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Uruguay's 21 victories.
- Brazil are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions, with their previous defeat on the international stage coming by a 1-0 scoreline at the hands of Paraguay in September this year.
- Uruguay were on a winless run of five matches on the trot in all competitions on the international stage before they secured an impressive 3-2 victory against Colombia in their previous game.
- Brazil have lost each of their last two games against Uruguay - they were unbeaten in their 11 games against La Celeste preceding this run.
- Brazil have scored seven goals in their last three games in all competitions but have kept only one clean sheet in these matches.
Brazil vs Uruguay Prediction
Brazil have flattered to deceive in recent months and have a point to prove going into this game. The Selecao have brilliant attacking players at their disposal and will need to be at their clinical best this week.
Uruguay have shown flashes of brilliance under Marcelo Bielsa but have been plagued by inconsistency this year. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw in this match.
Prediction: Brazil 2-2 Uruguay
Brazil vs Uruguay Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Brazil to score first - Yes
